The Royal Institute of British Architects, well-known as the acronym RIBA, is an international body for architects first formed in 1834. It was originally named the Institute of British Architects in London by several of the founding members, who were all prominent architects. The creators included Thomas Leverton Donaldson, Philip Hardwick, Thomas Allom, and Thomas De Grey. 1837 saw the institute change to a royal charter and in 1892 the reference to London was dropped, changing the name into the current title of the Royal Institute of British Architects. Continue reading →

When people consider making changes and renovations to their homes, it’s easy to let your thinking become subconsciously guided by the way it looks in the here and now. It’s important to free your mind and think outside the box when looking to change. For example, don’t let yourself think that every room and feature in your home has to stay where it is and be worked around. When we are working on your residential architecture in London, you will have the confidence and assurance you need to be bold in your thinking for desired changes. Continue reading →

As the demand for properties grows, particularly in sought after areas such as London, space is becoming more of an asset. Many new examples of residential architecture in London and elsewhere are becoming notorious for getting smaller and smaller. This is especially true for flats. In recent times, we have seen news items about the more extreme examples such as a one-room property for £275,000, containing just 188 square feet, as well as houses just seven and twelve feet wide on the property market for tens of thousands of pounds. Continue reading →